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Hierarchical Structure of Forensic Labs in India

The document outlines the structure and roles of forensic science laboratories in India, including Central Forensic Science Laboratories (CFSLs) and State Forensic Science Laboratories (SFSLs). It details the hierarchy of positions within CFSLs, their divisions, and the functions of SFSLs in supporting the criminal justice system through forensic analysis. Additionally, it highlights the coordination between CFSLs and SFSLs for training, case referrals, and collaborative investigations.

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Hierarchical Structure of Forensic Labs in India

The document outlines the structure and roles of forensic science laboratories in India, including Central Forensic Science Laboratories (CFSLs) and State Forensic Science Laboratories (SFSLs). It details the hierarchy of positions within CFSLs, their divisions, and the functions of SFSLs in supporting the criminal justice system through forensic analysis. Additionally, it highlights the coordination between CFSLs and SFSLs for training, case referrals, and collaborative investigations.

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Forensic science

laboratories
Forensic labs
• Central FSLs
• State FSLs
• Regional FSLs
• Mobile FSLs
Hierarchical setup of
CFSLs
CFSLs IN INDIA
• CFSL Chandigarh
• CFSL Bhopal
• CFSL Kolkata
• CFSL New Delhi 7 CFSLs
• CFSL Pune
• CFSL Hyderabad
• CFSL Guwahati (year of establishment)
Hierarchy of CFSLs
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

DIRECTORATE OF FORENSIC SCIENCE SERVICES

7 CFSLs

DIRECTOR
(SCIENTIFIC DIVISION & ADMINISTRATION)

DIVISIONS OF FSL
(BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, DOCUMENT,PHYSICS etc)
Hierarchy of positions in CFSL
• Director:
The director is the higher authority and is responsible for the overall
management, direction and functioning of laboratories. The director
oversees case work, staffing, coordination with other agencies.
• Deputy director :
Assist the director in administrative and operational duties.
Supervises specific department and divisions
• Senior Scientist
Experts in forensic fields
Senior scientist manage specialised sections and lead investigations.
• Forensic scientist :
They work under the supervision of forensic senior scientist
They conduct test, analyse evidence and generate report.
• Administrative staffs :
They handle the financial, legal and logistical operations.
They are responsible for keeping day to day record.
• Support staff :
Includes technical staffs like lab assistants
It supports who assist in maintaining laboratory equipment's and
operations
Divisions of CFSL
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Ballistics and firearms
• Physical evidence
• Digital forensics
• Questioned document
• Forensic pathology
Role of CFSLs
State Forensic Science laboratory
Hierarchy of SFSL
• SFSLs are regional laboratories that serves specific states.
• State Forensic Science Laboratories (SFSLs) play a crucial
role in the Indian criminal justice system by providing forensic analysis
and expert testimony.
• Analyze various types of evidence to assist law enforcement and the
judiciary in investigations and trials.
• Analyzes biological samples (blood, semen, hair), DNA,
toxicology reports, questioned documents, ballistics,
and digital evidence.
• Forensic scientists from SFSLs provide expert testimony
in courts, explaining the findings of their analysis and
their significance in the case.
• There are 32 SFSLs in India
• Andhra Pradesh : 5 SFSLs
• Assam : 5 SFSLs
• Bihar : 2
• Chhattisgarh : 3
• Gujarat : 6
• Haryana : 4
• Karnataka : 5
• Kerala : 3
• Maharashtra : 7
• Orissa : 3
• Punjab : 3
• Tamil Nadu : 10
• Uttar Pradesh : 4
• West Bengal : 1
Divisions in SFSLs
• Chemical and Drug analysis
• DNA Analysis or serology
• Ballistics or firearms
• Fingerprint analysis
• Questioned document
• Forensic photography
• Digital forensic
• Pathology
Coordination of CFSLs and SFSL
• Training and standardization :
CFSLs play a key role in providing training technical support and sending
forensic science standards to SFSLs
• Case Referral:
Complex or specialized cases from SFSL maybe referred to CFSL for further
investigation.
• Collaboration:
Both type of laboratories often collaborates on large scale criminal
investigations and both are under the guidance of National or State Forensic
bodies.
Eg : Bureau of Police Research and Development(BPRD)

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